Padres (38-65) vs. Pirates (48-54)7:05–PNC Park, PittsburghCha Seung Baek (2-5, 4.94) vs. Zach Duke (4-7, 4.92)[Preview]——–Quick post here since I’m headed down to the park for this one in a couple minutes.–This Baek dude (Korean) has not won a game since the 4th of July, but he hasn’t pitched horribly of late. The same can’t be said about Zach Duke, who is really experiencing a slump after his encouraging first half. But, if the Padres couldn’t pound Herrera, why should they pound Duke? Hopefully the offense can go to work against an average pitcher.–Here’s the new, improved, live score, which may not look as fancy, but it updates faster and gives you more detailed information. You could actually follow the game online just by refreshing the page. Check it out below:Get the Padres at Pirates 7/25/08 widget and many other great free widgets at Widgetbox!

The Pirates traded Nady and Marte to the Yankees for a bunch of high-risk players/prospects

LaRoche is a beast. 2 home runs (13, 14)

Mientkiewicz, Sanchez continue their hitting streaks

Doumit needs benched to rest for 1 or 2 games

Herrera > Duke, Snell

Eric P.

What we have learned after tonight:The Pirates traded Nady and Marte to the Yankees for a bunch of high-risk players/prospectsLaRoche is a beast. 2 home runs (13, 14)Mientkiewicz, Sanchez continue their hitting streaksDoumit needs benched to rest for 1 or 2 gamesHerrera > Duke, Snell